[Greens-Media] MEDIA ALERT: Sen Hanson-Young at Syd Detention Inquiry

[Clark, Gemma (Sen S. Hanson-Young)]

MEDIA ALERT

Greens Senator at Sydney Immigration Detention Inquiry

WHAT:
Senator Hanson-Young will be attending the Joint Standing Committee’s Inquiry into Immigration Detention hearing

WHEN:
Friday 24 October, 9.30am – 4.30pm

WHERE:
Brown Street Community Hall
8-10 Brown Street
Newtown, SYDNEY

WHO:
Sarah Hanson-Young, Senator for South Australia and Greens spokesperson on Immigration and Citizenship

WHY:
“We need changes to migration legislation and regulation to truly see Australia treat asylum seekers fairly and compassionately.

“Children are still being detained. Only once the Migration Act is amended will this law adequately look after those most vulnerable.”

Senator Hanson-Young will be available for comment throughout the day.
Contact: Gemma Clark on 0427 604 760